Fair Housing
A NH real estate agent who receives a complaint from a buyer that the seller's agent made discriminatory statements during a showing should advise the buyer to:
AIgnore the incident as it was not in writing
BDocument the incident and file a complaint with HUD and/or the NH Commission for Human Rights✓ Correct
COnly report it to the local MLS
DConfront the seller's agent privately
Explanation
Fair housing violations should be documented and reported to HUD (federal) and/or the NH Commission for Human Rights (state). Complaints must typically be filed within one year of the alleged violation. Documenting the incident carefully (date, time, witnesses, exact words) strengthens the complaint.
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